Types of Positions

Regular Exempt
Positions

All regular exempt positions
include a full benefits package. Professional, managerial and executive
positions are classified as Exempt on the basis of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt employees are salaried and not eligible for
overtime. All exempt positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
Exempt positions are considered employment at will. (Examples: Coordinators,
Directors, Technical Specialists)

Regular Non-Exempt
Positions

All regular non-exempt positions
include a full benefits package. Service, technical, administrative assistants,
clerks, and paraprofessional positions are classified as non-exempt under
FLSA and are subject to overtime if required to work beyond a 40 hour
workweek. Non-exempt employees serve a mandatory probation period, and
receive a salary adjustment upon successful completion of the probation.

Contingent I
(Temporary) Employment (Exempt or Non-Exempt)

UMBC employs individuals under
a written contract for temporary (six months or less working 20 hours
or more per week - may be renewed for an additional six months) or if
and when needed (less then 20 hours per week for up to one year) positions,
with no promise of renewal. Positions are available mainly in the clerical
and administrative areas. Contact the Employment staff at 410-455-2337
to learn more about Contingent I opportunities.

Contingent II
(Contractual) Employment (Exempt and Non-Exempt)

Employees hired under a written
contract for a position lasting one year, usually working a minimum of
20 hours per week. A limited leave package and employee paid benefits
programs are available. Appointments may be renewable.

Grant Funded(Exempt and Non-Exempt)

Employment is contingent upon
the renewal of the grant and carries no layoff or reinstatement rights.
May be eligible for benefits based on the specifics of the grant.